- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dresden, TN
Dresden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dresden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470447001779
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dresden Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dresden · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 335
- students enrolled
Dresden Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dresden Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dresden, TN.
School address
District: Weakley County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470447001779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Dresden Middle School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 470447001779 · Dresden, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview High School (611 students)
Dresden Middle School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dresden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview High
Westview High School
611 students
- Martin Primary
Martin Primary
470 students
- Greenfield Sch
Greenfield School
454 students
- Dresden Elemen
Dresden Elementary
440 students
- Martin Middle
Martin Middle School
408 students
- This school
Dresden Middle School
335 students
What this shows Dresden Middle School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dresden Middle School compares
Dresden Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Dresden Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weakley County reports $11,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dresden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dresden Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dresden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dresden Middle School
How many students attend Dresden Middle School?
Dresden Middle School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dresden, TN. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dresden Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dresden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dresden Middle School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Dresden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dresden Middle School?
Dresden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dresden Middle School rank among public schools in Dresden?
By Resource Investment Index, Dresden Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dresden, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weakley County?
Besides Dresden Middle School, Weakley County also operates Westview High School (611 students), Martin Primary (470 students), and Greenfield School (454 students). See the Weakley County district page for the complete list.